The Bobcat Prowl

Between The Pipes With Noah Sampson

Eli Schwartzman, Editor/Sports Specialist • January 16, 2025

For the past two seasons, there’s been only one player to start in every single game for the South Windsor High School hockey team. Noah “Jimbo” Sampson has been at the helm of the Bobcats lineup...

Pinned to Perfection

Featured Athlete: Jayshaun Barrett

Adam Albaghdadi and Anthony Sosa • January 14, 2025

Senior Jayshaun Barrett is an undefeated wrestling machine on the mat who has gone 14-0 to start off his season. Barrett is currently ranked in CT and it's for a reason. “Jayshaun has made steady...

Jay2Green

Adam Albaghdadi and Nirvaan Thakran • January 13, 2025

Junior Jaden Bridgeforth, also known as Jay2Green, is a three sport athlete who not only thrives in basketball, but also plays football and lacrosse. Bridgeforth got the nickname Jay2Green by his...

‘Teagan’ It to the Hoop

Featured Athlete: Teagan Purcell

Jane Carty and Hannah Kowalchik • January 10, 2025

Teagan Purcell is a sophomore and SWHS athlete on the girls varsity basketball team. Playing since a young age, Purcell has shown consistent love for the game. “I play basketball because my whole...

Butla’s Blueprint

Adam Albaghdadi, Social Media Editor • January 9, 2025

Senior Noah Butler has been playing hockey for over 10 years and was inspired to play by center Connor Bedard. He wears #11 on the ice and plays at the center position. “Butla is a great kid who plays...

‘Ryde’ Above the Rim

Nihaal Thakran and Adam Saada • January 6, 2025

Ryder Haynes is a junior at South Windsor High School and is one of the starting players on the school's Varsity Basketball Team. Haynes sports number 22 on the court, and plays at the center position. Beginning...

Goal Getter

The story behind an amazing hockey career that isn’t over yet.

Kayla Pinkin, Editor/Opinion Specialist • January 6, 2025

Lili Ficaro, a senior at SWHS has a lot to be proud of with her talent for hockey. She plays for the Storm, a girls highschool co-op team along with Glastonbury, East Catholic, Tolland and Rockville High...

Tyler Takes the Court

Will Castelhano, Tyler Romero, and Fadel Kafel • November 18, 2024

Senior Power Forward and Center Tyler Pottinger is a stand out player on the SWHS boys varsity basketball team. Although he is not the loudest on the court, he still can make big plays and is a major impact...

The Bobcats’ Ball Hawk

Featured Athlete: Dom MacNeil

Nihaal Thakran and Adam Albaghdadi • November 14, 2024

Dominic MacNeil is a junior safety for the South Windsor Bobcat football team, sporting #22, as he has been for his entire football playing career. MacNeil has been making a name for himself during his...

The Payoff Pitch

How years of hard work rewarded SWHS junior Brayden Edwards

Eli Schwartzman, Editor/Sports Specialist • November 11, 2024

Around 60 million children play sports in America, and yet only 12,347 of them will go on to play Division 1 baseball in college. The balance of school, homework, sports, exercise, and relationships can...